What Is Lavender Flower Powder?
Lavender flower powder is made from the dried flowers of true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), also called English lavender. This is the lavender species most often used in cooking, because its scent is sweet and floral rather than sharp or camphor-like.
The flowers are dried and finely milled into a soft, gray-purple powder. Ground lavender is easier to use than whole buds in many recipes: it blends evenly into dough, batter, sugar and drinks, and there are no whole buds to pick out.
In the kitchen, lavender flower powder is used to flavor shortbread, scones, cakes, frosting, ice cream, lemonade and lavender lattes. Because the flavor is strong, a small pinch is usually enough, and the powder can be sifted together with flour so it spreads evenly. It also pairs well with lemon, honey, vanilla, berries and dark chocolate.
Lavender powder is also a favorite ingredient for homemade body care: bath salts, bath bombs, sugar scrubs, soap and clay masks. Bulgaria is one of the world’s largest producers of lavender, and the plant has been grown across Europe for centuries for its fragrance.
Our lavender flower powder contains only ground lavender flowers with nothing added. It is sold by weight, from small packs to bulk.
How to Use Lavender Flower Powder
- Baking: Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon (about 0.5 to 1 g) per cup of flour to shortbread, scones or cake batter.
- Lavender latte: Whisk a small pinch into warm milk with honey or vanilla.
- Lavender sugar: Mix 1 teaspoon of powder with 1 cup (200 g) of sugar and use for baking, tea or lemonade.
- Bath and body: Add to bath salts, sugar scrubs, soap or clay masks for natural color and scent.
Safety
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.
Read our full guide: How to use lavender flower powder: recipes and ideas
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lavender powder an extract?
No. It is whole dried lavender flowers ground into powder. It contains no carriers, alcohol or essential oil.
Which lavender species is this?
This is Lavandula angustifolia, also called true lavender or English lavender, the species most used in cooking.
How much lavender powder should I use in baking?
Start with 1/4 teaspoon per cup of flour. Too much lavender can taste soapy.
Can I use lavender powder in soap and bath products?
Yes. It adds a soft color and scent to soap, bath salts, scrubs and clay masks.
How should I store lavender powder?
Keep it in an airtight container away from light, heat and moisture to protect its color and aroma.
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